You Can’t Lose!Philippians 4:10-20

Howard Edington preaching

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Please silence all devices, and refrain from consuming food or beverages during worship.

Join MDPC Singles and Single Parents once a month at various restaurants/bars to enjoy good food and good company!

Anonymous questions about Christianity and the Christian life will be discussed in a lively conversation to which all perspectives and beliefs are invited.

Monday, October 276:30 PM | Kelvin Arms (Rice Village)

Jerry Webber, Director of the Center for Christian Spirituality

at Chapelwood UMC, will lead our retreat. All are welcome!

The noon meal is eaten in silence in the Ruah Dining Room. Villa de Matel provides a beautiful, quiet, reverent setting to stop and listen to God.

Tuesday, October 28 9:00 AM-3:00 PM $30 includes lunch

Silent Retreat

at Villa De Matel

Do you long for time to be quiet, a time to pray and listen for God’s voice?

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Partner In Prayer 2015Through PIP, thousands of people are prayed for every day. God uses the power of this quiet ministry to bring health, life, and peace to our church family - but we need your help.

To ask questions or sign up to be a 2015 Partner In Prayer, stop by our table today!

You also can register online: pip.mdpc.org

How to Be a MillenialThis week on the blog, Brandon Gaide begins a five-part series, How to Be a Millenial and a Christian.

Up first: Technology. How do you reconcile your faith life with your digital life?

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MDPC Dads Presents: Tech Tips II for Parents

With Dan Aikins, Middle School Discipleship DirectorThis interactive discussion is for parents who want to know more about the technology their kids are using, like

text, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Vine, and Snapchat. You’ll learn tips for discussing

technology with your teen, setting healthy boundaries, and how to keep up with the ever-changing tech landscape.

Today at 11:15 AM | Summit Room

Elementary school students: Come eat pizza and play games at a Pizza

Party in The Galaxy, MDPC’s super stellar space for kids! Second and third grade party this month, and the fourth and fifth graders party in November.

2nd & 3rd Grade Party:Today! 12:30-2:30 PMUpstairs in The GalaxyEmail Mallory with questions:mmoore@mdpc.org

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Remembering

100 Years Later

Venturers presents Mark Yost, author and writer for the Wall Street Journal, takes us to the

battlefields where ten million soldiers perished in trench warfare.

Monday, November 3 Social Hour 6:00 PM Dinner/Program 7:00 PM

Westchase Hilton (9999 Westheimer)

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Coordinating Team Mauricio Chacón | Associate Pastor for FuenteHoward Edington | Interim Senior PastorBrandon Gaide | Associate Pastor for Next GenGinny Glass | Communications & Media Dir.Meliza Gómez | Contemporary Music Dir.Luke Gordon | Youth Ministries Dir.Charles Hausmann | Traditional Music Dir.Kristin Huffman | Associate Pastor for OutreachBrett Hurst | Relationships MinisterVictoria Jones | Associate Pastor for EquippingGena Kooken | Sr. Leadership Ministry Coor.Rick Myers | Associate Pastor for CaringRachel Poysky | Children’s Ministries Dir.Becky Riggs | Business AdministratorDave Steane | Executive Pastor & Head of StaffKathryn White | Coordinating Music Dir.Karen Winship | Human Resources Dir.

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You Shop, Amazon Gives.When you shop amazon.com through the MDPC link below, Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible AmazonSmile purchases to MDPC and its ministries.amazon.mdpc.org

Did You Know......that MDPC has a 501(c)(3) Foundation? It was founded in 1994 for the purpose of accept-ing outright gifts and/or gifts through your last will and testament. Contact Becky Riggs for info: briggs@mdpc.org or 713-953-2570

Ministry PartnersPray for these MDPC partners working to make a difference in the lives of others:

Spring Branch Community Health Center is the primary provider of comprehensive healthcare services to indigent and low-income patients in Spring Branch.sbchc.net

Spring Branch Family Development Center enhances the well being of Spring Branch fami-lies through a multi-agency collaboration that provides health, educational, recreational, and social services. They are located in an area with a largely Hispanic population. More than 6,000 residents live in 1,500 apartment units within walking distance of the Center. sbfdc.org

African Enterprise ministers to often-over-looked community crises, such as AIDS, infant mortality, street children, and polluted water, through evangelism, reconciliation, leadership development training, relief, and community development. It gives prostitutes and single mothers vocational direction by teaching them to sew. MDPC partners with African Enterprise in an HIV and immunization initiative in Kam-pala, Uganda.africanenterprise.org

W EEK LY FI NA NCIA L U PDATEOperating Income 2014 Budget $ 10,550,000Expected Income to date $ 6,032,262Actual Income to Date $ 6,037,986Current Income Surplus $ 5,724

*Please stand if able. CCLI # 182374

WELCOME Dave Steane

*SONGS OF PrAISE He Is Exalted Twila Paris

Spirit of the Living God Living God

Be Thou My Vision arr. Gómez

*PrAYEr OF CONFESSION AND ASSUrANCE OF PArDON Kristin Huffman

SONG OF PrEPArATION Desert Song Brooke Ligertwood

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OFFErTOrY You Make Me Brave Amanda Cook

MESSAGE You Can’t Lose! Howard Edington

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*PrAYEr OF CONFESSION Kristin Huffman

NEW MEMBErS Dave Steane

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WELCOME

GIFTS OF GrATITUDE

MESSAGE You Can’t Lose! Howard Edington

SONG OF rESPONSE

PrELUDE Adagio from Symphony No. 3 Louis Vierne

WELCOME Dave Steane

*CALL TO WOrSHIP

*CHOrAL INTrOIT Let Us Sing to the Lord J. Harold Moyer

*HYMN OF PrAISE When in Our Music God Is Glorified #264; Vs. 1-4 | Engelberg

*PrAYEr OF CONFESSION AND ASSUrANCE OF PArDON Kristin Huffman

*AFFIrMATION OF FAITH from 1 Corinthians 15:1-6 & Colossians 1:15-20

ANTHEM We Come, O Christ, to You Larry Shackley

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OFFErTOrY I Can Do All Things Through Christ Laura Farnell

MESSAGE You Can’t Lose! Howard Edington

*HYMN OF PrAISE Onward, Christian Soldiers Vs. 1, 4 | St. Gertrude

POSTLUDE Praeludium in C, BWV 545 J. S. Bach

SPANISH SErvICE 11:15 AM | Chapel fuente.mdpc.org FIFTH SErvICE 5:00 PM | Chapel fifthservice.mdpc.org

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9:45 contemporary service

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Congregational MeetingSession has approved a Congregational Meeting for the purposes of electing the Elder Class of 2017 and the 2015 Nominating Committee.Next Sunday, october 26 | Following 9:45 AM Service | Sanctuary

recent Denominational IssuesIn response to issues raised by recent decisions of the 2014 General Assembly of the PC (USA), MDPC has formed a Denominational Task Force to inform the congregation on these issues and to assess the will of the congregation in regard to maintaining or changing our affiliation. You will have the opportunity to share your opinion through a survey to be released in the coming weeks.For more information and a helpful FAQ, visit denom-issues.mdpc.org.

Next Weekend: MDPC Dads & Kids Overnight TailgateThis is a great opportunity to enjoy Houston’s beautiful fall weather with your kids! Regis-tration closes soon, so sign up now for games, college football, food, and camping on the MDPC Ball Field. The suggested minimum age for campers is third grade. No tent? No problem! Contact David Bradley (david.bradley@wbclawfirm.com) and we’ll get you set up.Saturday, october 25: Field opens at 3:00 PM for pitching tents.Sunday, october 26: event ends after we all sit together at 9:45 AM worship.Register: dads.mdpc.org

Moms: While all the kids are camping, it’s a perfect opportunity for a Moms’ Night Out! Contact Amy Lyn George for information: amy.george@rwr.com

Christmas for KidsThis wonderful MDPC Women’s Ministries tradition spreads Christmas joy and blesses others by providing toys and clothing for more than 150 children living in poverty. To participate, simply stop by our table in the Breezeway for a child’s wish list, and return their requested gifts to the Front Office by December 1.Sign-up Dates: Sundays, october 26-November 9Contact Meka Arend with questions or to get involved: msarend@comcast.net or 713-898-6406

volunteers Needed to Help Start a New MinistryThe purpose of Celebrate Recovery® is to fellowship and celebrate God’s healing power in our lives through eight principles and the Christ-centered twelve Steps.If you are interested in helping start and grow this ministry, please contact Bitsy Cleveland: bcleveland@mdpc.org or 713-490-9542

MDPC Library Open HouseCome celebrate our new MDPC library! Join us between and after services to check out – literally – some wonderfully helpful and inspiring books. You might see just the book that speaks to you in your walk with Jesus! Enjoy a cookie while you browse.Sunday, November 2 | Sanctuary east Gallery (hallway facing Blalock)

Yellow School 40th Anniversary LuncheonCelebrating Past, Present, and Foundation for the FutureOur special speaker Dr. Laura Lamper, PhD, Child Development, will discuss “The Social and Emotional Development of Children.”Friday, November 14 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | Fellowship hall | $25Registration: register.mdpc.org

Feeling the Nudge to Start a Small Group......but not sure where to start? We can help! Shoot me an email to swap ideas, learn best practices for groups that work, and see how the church can be of support.Christyn Knoop, Adult Ministries Director: cknoop@mdpc.org or 713-490-0940

Bo and Keri Bassett are the parents of Zach (10) and Kate (7). Bo is a senior IT manager at Halliburton. He enjoys tennis, water sports, skiing, outdoors activities, and coaching his children’s soccer teams. Keri is a stay-at-home mom. She enjoys running, reading, playing tennis, and spending time at the lake.

Charles and Lauren Chapman – Charles is a commercial general contractor. He enjoys construction, architecture, hunting, fishing, and bike riding. Lauren is a Wells Fargo Energy Group business manager. She enjoys cooking, trav-eling, and interior design.

Rich and Debbie Dodds are the parents of Lauren (15) and Carson (12). Rich is the senior director of marketing for Key Energy Services. He enjoys running, biking, and his children’s activities. Debbie is a database administrator for InfoFluency. She enjoys playing tennis and photogra-phy.

Carla Gaut has two grown sons, Robert and Cris. She is retired, and en-joys floral design. In her previous church, Carla was an elder and a deacon and a very active volunteer.

Robert and Melanie Hausmann are the parents of Ashley (7) and Andrew (4). Robert, son of Dr. Charles Haus-mann, is the owner of Hausmann International, a business focused on strategic planning and leadership development. He enjoys helping high reliability organizations. Melanie is a stay-at-home mom. She enjoys running and volunteering at her children’s schools.

Dennis Krumnow has one grown daughter, Julie. He is founder of Wonmurk Self Expressions. He enjoys book collecting and any outdoors activities.

Rebeca Portillo is mother of Jhoset Alexander Hernandez (18), German Alexander Hernandez (15), and Valeria Alessandra Ramirez (5). She likes helping people and enjoys all volunteering.

JB and Laura Napier are the parents of Jack (10), Ben (8). and Margaret (6). JB is involved in finance in the oil and gas industry. He enjoys hunting, exercising, coaching, and playing with his kids. Laura is a stay-at-home mom. She enjoys running, reading, live music, and volunteering at her children’s schools.

MDPC NEw MeMbers Sunday, October 19, 2014

Guillermo Viaud is married to MDPC member Christen Reinowski Viaud. They were married in the MDPC Chapel by Christen’s father, a Presbyterian pastor from Shreveport. Guillermo was born in Houston, but grew up in El Salvador. He is a senior architectural designer at PBK. He loves to sing and play the guitar, harmonica, and bass.

Liz Timmer is an executive assistant. She enjoys baking, sewing, bird watching, gardening, and Scottish Terrier rescue.

Jenny Rodriguez is the mother of Evelyn Rodriguez (17), Karla Osorio (6), and Carlos Osorio (3). She is a stay-at-home mom and likes taking walks, fishing, and spending quality time with her family. Jenny enjoys volunteering in the MDPC Food Pantry.

Is it Time for You to Join MDPC?Discover MDPCWe invite you to attend an informational meeting to learn more about the vision and outreach of MDPC. No commitment required! This is a no-pressure opportunity to explore church membership and what it would mean to be part of our faith community.Next sunday, October 26 | Gathering room | 10:45-11:10 AM

New Member Classes New Member Classes are for those interested in membership. They are taught by the associate pastors and elders, and include a Saturday service project. sundays, November 2-December 7 | 11:00 AM-12:15 PM | CLC rooms 171-172

Visit membership.mdpc.org for more information and to register for New Member Class-es, or contact Diann Turet, Membership Director: dturet@mdpc.org or 713-490-9553

11612 Memorial Drive | Houston, Texas 77024 | mdpc.org | 713-782-1710Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church

Clint and Carol Wood are the parents of 6-month-old Payton. Clint is a management consultant. He enjoys being outdoors. Carol is an HR consultant, but currently a stay-at-home mom. She loves Alabama football.

Ryan and Shelley Romero are the parents of Ava (6) and Callie (3). Ryan is an engineer. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. Shelley is a stay-at-home mom.

Sermon NOTES

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Today we conclude our sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians. On his second missionary journey, Paul visited Philippi, established the Christian church there, and spent considerable time in that cosmopolitan city. He enjoyed a deep friendship and Christian fellowship with the Philippian Christians, and devoted much effort to help-ing them to be strong in their faith – especially when facing troubles and persecution.

Paul wrote the letter to the Philippians while he was in prison for his relentless preach-ing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Prison life then was harsh, and the prognosis of survival was bleak at best. One of the few moments of encouragement and joy was when a letter or gift was received. The Philippians apparently had sent Paul a gift, and in the closing verses of the letter (4:10-20), Paul expressed his gratitude to them. He also used that opportunity to express his contentment because of the Lord Jesus Christ who provided the strength to endure.

• PaulbeganthispassagebyexpressinghisjoythatthePhilippianshadrenewedtheir concern for him. This reveals the closeness and intimacy Paul shared with the Christians in Philippi. Who are your closest Christian friends? What makes those relationships special? In what ways do you show concern for each other?

• Inverse11,Paulsaid,“Ihavelearnedtobecontentwhateverthecircumstances.”Why can contentment be so elusive for people? In what things do you find contentment? How have you learned to be content whatever the circumstances?

• Philippians4:13isafavoriteversetomemorize.TheNIVsays,“IcandoeverythingthroughHimwhogivesmestrength.”Sometranslationssay,“IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhostrengthensme.”Thisversedoesn’tmeanthatwecan do anything. It means that we can face anything and be joyful and victorious in Christ. In what ways have you found this to be true in your life?

• Inverses14-18,Paulonceagainacknowledgedthegenerosityandsupportofthe Philippians for his missionary work. The Philippians sought to provide the necessary resources to enable Paul to continue preaching the Gospel and building Christian churches. In what ways do you personally seek to enable Christian ministries to continue their work? Is there more you could do?

• Paulconcludedthisletterwiththesewords:“AndmyGodwillmeetallyourneedsaccording to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory foreverandever.Amen.”Howdoyouknowthedifferencebetweenawantandaneed?Themeetingofourneedsisclearlyconnectedtothe“gloriousrichesinChristJesus.”Howdoyouunderstandthosegloriousriches?Inwhatwaysdoyouseek to glorify your God and Father?

Sermon notes written by Executive Pastor, Dave Steane

You Can’t Lose! Philippians 4:10-20 | Howard Edington preaching

11612 Memorial Drive | Houston, Texas 77024 | mdpc.org|713-782-1710Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church

CandiceAlexander’snephew: Lt. Commander Brian P. Alexander|Navy

Craig Behm’s son-in-law:Jeremy Fleming | Marines

Dick Berry’s grandson: Corporal John Hird | Marines

Naomi Black’s son: Chaplain Lt. Commander Peter W. Dietz|Navy

Second Lt. Mark Bressler|ArmyReserves

Betsy Clark’s grandson: Christopher Lenze | Marines

TomandM.A.Dunscombe’sson-in-law:Commander Stephen W. Burgher,MD|Navy

Paul and Susan Galvin’s nephew: Major Joseph Galvin|Army

Bob and Carol Giles’ daughter and son-in-law: Captain Ellen Giles Jones |ArmyCaptain Robert Willard Jones |Army

Scott Gilley’s brother: Captain Stephen R. Gilley | Marines

Sergeant Kyle Hinton|Army

AliceHorn’snephew: First Lieutenant Paul Early | Marines

Captain James Howell|Army

Bud and Janet Hughes’ son: Chase Hughes|Navy

Sharon Johnson’s son: Staff Sergeant Richard Johnson III|Army

Willie and Jody Jordan’s grandnephew:Lieutenant Josh Kash|Navy

Carolyn and Grant Judge, Jr.’s son-in-law: Chaplain Lieutenant Jeffrey Quinn | Marines

Larry and Margaret Kelminson’s son-in-law: Major General Kevin Kennedy

KenandJoeAnnKingdon’sson:Lt. Commander Kenneth M. Kingdon|Navy

John and Kay Krebs’ son: Lieutenant Kory Krebs|Navy

Barbara Mourglia’s nephew: Staff Sergeant Brandon Macken|AirForce

Maryann Munroe’s grandnephew: Private Perry Connor | Marines

David and Shannon Perry’s son:AirCraftCommanderSean Perry|AirForce

Deborah Pruitt’s son-in-law: Major Neil McMullin | Marine Surgeon

DonandVirginiaRussell’sgrandson: Sergeant Joseph Russell|Army

Brian and Tanya Schneider’s nephew:Holden Jenkins|Army

Joe and Jean Simmons’ grandsons: Specialist William Bruce Berry|Army PFC Joseph Thomas Turner | Marines

JaneAnnSmeck’sson: BUCACameron Freeman|Navy

Dave and Jenny Steane’s son and daughter-in-law:PFC Tyler Steane|Army PFC Kate Steane|Army

Harvey Trammell’s nephew:Shawn Blake | Marines

George and Dot Uthlaut’s grandnephews:Major David Uthlaut|ArmyCaptain Chris Uthlaut|Army

AlejandroandRaquelVasquez’sson:Private Alan Bejarano |Army

Bart and Barbara Westmoreland’s family: Major Justin Westmoreland |AirForce Captain Nicole Westmoreland |AirForceLt. Commander Andrew Cain |Navy Major Brian Deas |AirForce

RalphandMaryWheeler’snephews: Philip Newman|Army Andrew Wheeler|NationalGuard

Pauline Wolcott’s grandson: ET3Robert Leeland|Navy

David Word’s son:Captain Andrew N. Word|Army

Cari Wilson’s husband: Staff Sergeant Andrew Wilson|AirForce

Prayers for Our Military Please pray for these men and women serving in the Armed Forces, at home and abroad.

Anup-to-datelistalwaysisavailableatmilitary.mdpc.org. We strive for accuracy and sincerely regret any errors. Edits and additions may be sent to Eva Kaminski at ekaminski@mdpc.org. Please notify us when you are blessed with the return home of your loved one.